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1. Johnston v Anderson - Herapeka Hinewehi Ahu Whenua (2016) 147 Waiariki MB 37 (147 WAR 37) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...OWEN ANDERSON, MARK CLEMENT JOHNSTON, DAVID PETER ANDERSON AND CHERIE ROBYN ANDERSON AS TRUSTEES OF THE HERAPEKA HINEWEHI AHU WHENUA TRUST Respondents Judgment: 8 September 2016 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C T COXHEAD AS TO COSTS Copies to: Mark Copeland, PO Box 6083, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3043, New Zealand 147 Waiariki MB 38 Introduction [1] On 14 September 2015 Alan Johnston applied under s 231 of Te Tur...

2. [2021] NZEmpC 130 Barry v C I Builders Ltd [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2021] NZEmpC 130 EMPC 331/2020 IN THE MATTER OF an application for declaration under s 6(5) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN ROSS BARRY Plaintiff AND C I BUILDERS LIMITED Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: G Pollak, counsel for plaintiff J Burley, counsel for defendant Judgment: 16 August 2021...

3. McConnor v New Zealand Law Society [2024] NZLCDT 14 (24 May 2024) [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...McMahon Ms M Noble Ms P Walker MNZM On the papers DATE OF DECISION 24 May 2024 COUNSEL Mr J McConnor, the applicant in person Mr P Collins, counsel for the respondent 2 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL ON APPLICATION FOR COSTS [1] The New Zealand Law Society (NZLS), having successfully opposed Mr McConnor’s application under s 246 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (LCA) for his name to be restored to the roll, seeks a reasonable contribution to costs. [...

4. [2020] NZEmpC 236 Maheta v Skybus New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...EMPC 476/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for a stay of execution AND IN THE MATTER of an application for security for costs BETWEEN DHARMENDRA MAHETA Plaintiff AND SKYBUS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED, FORMERLY AIRBUS EXPRESS LIMITED Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: Plaintiff in person S Lapthorne, counsel for de...

5. [2009] NZEmpC AC 26/09 Merchant v CE of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 35 KB]

   ...DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AK AC 26/09 [25 June 2009] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND AC 26/09 ARC 54/05 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN KEN MERCHANT Plaintiff AND CHIEF EXCEUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Defendant Hearing: Submissions received 30 January & 3 April 2009 Judgment: 25 June 2009 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A A COUCH [...

6. [2012] NZEmpC 213 Turner v Talleys' Group Ltd [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...affidavit evidence and written submissions. [3] Although the two applications (one from each party) are connected, they must be decided separately. I address, first, the plaintiff’s application for an order to stay execution of the Authority’s costs award 2 in favour of the defendant. Plaintiff’s application for stay of Authority’s costs order [4] Lynette Turner was unsuccessful in the Authority. It subsequently made an order for costs in favour of Talley’s Group Limite...

7. LB v Standards Committee LCRO 77 / 2011 (1 September 2011) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...motion complaint against LB (the Practitioner). Despite concluding that no further action was necessary or appropriate, the Committee nevertheless ordered the Practitioner to pay the sum of $500.00 to the New Zealand Law Society in respect of the costs of and expenses incidental to the enquiry. [2] The Practitioner seeks a review of the costs order against him. Background [3] In May 2010 the NZLS Inspector undertook a routine audit of the trust account in a firm where the Pr...

8. BU v DG LCRO 276 / 2011 (6 November 2013) - Penalty Decision [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...of unsatisfactory conduct against Mr DG in respect of breaches of Rules 2.3, 2.7 and 2.10 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules.1 Mr DG was found to have used the complaints process for an improper purpose. This decision deals with penalty and costs now that both parties have filed submissions. [2] The details surrounding the complaint are set out in the substantive decision, which reversed the decision of the Standards Committee to take no further action pursuant to s 138(2) of...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 107 Smartlift Systems Ltd v Armstrong [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2021] NZEmpC 107 EMPC 419/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for costs BETWEEN SMARTLIFT SYSTEMS LIMITED Plaintiff AND BROCK ARMSTRONG First Defendant AND GRAEME HAIKA Second Defendant Hearing: (on the papers) Appearances: L Mathieson, advocate for pla...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 61 Faitala and Vea v The Pacific Island Business Development Trust [pdf, 178 KB]

    ...TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2025] NZEmpC 61 EMPC 289/2024 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for security for costs BETWEEN JOHN FAITALA First Plaintiff AND VAHANOA VEA Second Plaintiff AND THE PACIFIC ISLAND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRUST Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: P Pa’u, a...